Germany and Brazil will meet in a friendly game on Wednesday August 10th, at 19:45 UK time. An interesting match, worth betting on!
Germany
The German team has always been one of the top international teams, but was never famous for creative and pleasant to watch. However with the arrival of Joachim Löw (manager) things changed. We all saw a transformed team on World Cup 2010, and continue to see the same quality throughout the qualifications for Euro 2012. Germany is topping Group A, with 7 games and 21 points, scoring 22 goals and conceding only 3. In the last 10 international games, the Germans have only 1 loss to Australia in a friendly at home with 1:2. The rest of the friendlies are a victory over Uruguay with 2:1 and 2 draws against Italy and Sweden. The rest of the games are victories in the Euro 2012 Qualification cycle.
Brazil
What has happened to Brazil recently? Had a rough time in Copa America, after starting with two consecutive draws and finally a victory over Ecuador with 4:2. Faced Paraguay on the quarter-finals lost with penalties, missing 4 out of 4. While Argentina had similar experience and changed manager, Brazil is still keeping their current one Mano Menezes. Brazil won 3 of the last 6 friendly games, and tied 1 and lost 2. Victories over Scotland, Romania and Ukraine, draw against the Netherlands and losses to France and Argentina. If the team’s performance in Copa America 2011 is the true reflection of what they are really capable of, this visit will not be easy. However let’s not forget that this is Brazil we are talking about.
Prediction
Two great teams in a friendly where the Germans have already found the right rhythm, while Brazil is still looking for it. My opinion is that Brazil needs to be in the hands of a better manager, a one with good international experience, a one that has many accomplishments.
According to the sportsbooks, Germany is slightly favored in match with odds to win of 2.40 (bet365), while Brazil has been given 2.90 (bet365). Most profitable bet in terms of payout would be the Draw priced at 3.30 (bet365)
Both teams have met 3 times since year 2000:
2005-06-25 Germany 2-3 Brazil Confederations Cup final stage
2004-09-08 Germany 1-1 Brazil Friendlies
2002-06-30 Germany 0-2 Brazil World Cup Final
Two victories for Brazil and a draw, so the stats are in their favor. After the Copa America failure the teams needs a victory on this one more than ever. Germany on the other hand has an unique opportunity to finally grab a victory, at a time when Brazil is not so “hot”.
My prediction, a Draw, as both teams will be looking for the victory and will put an extra effort, which will most likely lead to a battle in midfield, giving fewer opportunities for either team to score.
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